10 Top-Rated Campgrounds in South Island

May 1, 2023 Matilde Konrad

Discover the best Campgrounds in South Island including Lake Tekapo Motels & Holiday Park, Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Holiday Park, Alpine-Pacific Holiday Park, Greymouth Seaside Top 10 Holiday Park, Queenstown TOP 10 Holiday Park, Wanaka TOP 10 Holiday Park, Picton Top 10 Holiday Park, Te Anau Top 10 Holiday Park, Amber Kiwi Holiday Park Christchurch, Tasman Holiday Parks.
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1. Lake Tekapo Motels & Holiday Park

2 Lakeside Drive, Lake Tekapo 7999 New Zealand
Excellent
34%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
9%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1234 reviews

Lake Tekapo Motels & Holiday Park

The Lake Tekapo Motels & Holiday Park is set along the picturesque shores of Lake Tekapo. Our grounds offer endless views across the turquoise lake to the surrounding mountains. If you’re looking for Lake Tekapo accommodation, our Holiday park is the perfect place for a family getaway or a nights stop over, with a bed to suit everyone’s budget. Set in the scenic Mackenzie basin, our lakeside holiday park accommodation options include camping and campervan sites, glamping tents, cabins, self-contained motel units and a backpacker lodge, all with clean and comfortable facilities.

Quick family get away

Reviewed By C9784LVmichellem

Lovely accommodation- great views, close to everything including pools, ice-skating rink and mt John for spectacular views with cafe at top for a much needed coffee. Friendly service at reception with some tips and heads up about weather etc… Great stay! It filled our cup? with happiness

2. Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Holiday Park

5 Hanmer Springs Road, Hanmer Springs 7334 New Zealand
Excellent
67%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 907 reviews

Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Holiday Park

Relax, unwind, soak with us. Experience our private Wood Fired Hot Tubs, enjoy our serene setting, nestled next to Dog Stream Reserve and just 5 minutes walk from Hanmer Village, Thermal Resort and Spa. Head to the adjacent forest tracks to walk, run or bike. Play golf, fish, visit the local animal farm or just head down to the shops, restaurants and cafes in the village. Close the the Waipara Valley wineries. We offer apartments 2 bedroom, motel 2 bedroom, motel studio for couples, self-contained units, kitchen cabins and standard cabins, power sites and tent sites for all seasons.

Everything you need

Reviewed By th0de

Comfy clean park. Sells pizzas you can cook in their pizza oven. Very helpful staff. All the amenities. Cool little walk with fairy doors out the back. Sky tv in the tv room. We stayed three nights. Hot tub cost $70 so we declined!

3. Alpine-Pacific Holiday Park

69 Beach Road, Kaikoura 7300 New Zealand
Excellent
60%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 584 reviews

Alpine-Pacific Holiday Park

Alpine Pacific Motels & Holiday Park in Kaikoura New Zealand offers an excellent range of accommodation styles and budget options including: Studio Motels, One and Two Bedroom Motels, Standard Cabins and Ensuite Cabins. Your ideal Kaikoura accommodation choice is Alpine-Pacific Motels. Not only do we offer a fantastic mountain views but also a relaxing environment with Hot Pools (all year) & a heated Swimming pool (summer). If you are looking for a Kaikoura Motel unit, which is close to town, restaurants & activities.

Alpine Pacific Holiday Park

Reviewed By Global741387

We loved our stay here. Everything was perfect. The studio room with well equipped kitchen and large bathroom was lovely. Clean spacious , even a hot pool if we wanted close by in the park. Hostess recommended a takeaway food bar 3 doors down for dinner and they were best we had on our entire NZ trip. Would certainly highly recommend and will return for sure. Thanks so much guys for an awesome stay . Dawn and Don Whitianga

4. Greymouth Seaside Top 10 Holiday Park

2 Chesterfield Street, Greymouth 7805 New Zealand
Excellent
61%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1054 reviews

Greymouth Seaside Top 10 Holiday Park

We are lucky to have a location that has stunning beachfront views and is only 2.5km from the charming township of Greymouth. We have a range of modern accommodation that will suit all travellers including individuals, couples, families and groups. We pride ourselves in offering the highest quality in holiday park accommodation. There is an extensive range of facilities close to your accommodation that cater to all your needs. Our friendly team are always there to help - from recommending their favourite fun local attractions to visit, or helping you get the BBQ started! You’ll experience a real 'home away from home' when staying with us. One of the highlights of staying at Greymouth Seaside Top 10 Holiday Park is watching the sun set across the Tasman Sea while relaxing on the beach. So come and enjoy your next holiday adventure on the West Coast at Greymouth Seaside Top10 Holiday Park!

Disappointing stay for price

Reviewed By JudithN179

We were disappointed with this accommodation. We hadn’t realised the motel was out of town but this wasn’t the issue. We booked the studio motel which look nice from outside but they are tired. Dark and quiet for sleeping but ….. tv is really small, lack of tv channels, one side of bed hard to get in to and bathroom was wet room floor which should have been clear in advert. I find these disgusting around toilets and wouldn’t have booked if this was stated. We were advised we would get clean towels each day, which we did but dish towels and face clothes were not replaced and no other housekeeping was done. For the same comparative cost of a Motel in town I would have expected the standard housekeeping.

5. Queenstown TOP 10 Holiday Park

70 Arthurs Point Rd Arthurs Point, Queenstown 9371 New Zealand
Excellent
53%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 605 reviews

Queenstown TOP 10 Holiday Park

Kai Ora and welcome. At the Queenstown TOP 10 Holiday Park, we offer a wide range of accommodation options to suit most travel budgets & requirements, including 1 & 2 bedroom motels, self contained units and cabins, ensuite rooms and lodge accommodation for small to medium groups. And our facilities are anything but budget! Whether you're a travelling couple, small or large family, travelling with the grandparents, a group of friends, a sports team or a church group you'll find what you need in our boutique style holiday park. Located just seven minutes' drive from the centre of Queenstown in picturesque Arthurs Point, Queenstown TOP 10 Holiday Park enjoys a stunning alpine setting and is within walking distance to a number of popular Queenstown activities. The serene, park-like location and wonderful mountain views create a sense of space and quiet during your stay in Queenstown.

Amazing Staff and Facilities

Reviewed By patrickhamihana

Staff were super friendly and went out of their way to provide an exceptional service. Facilities are top notch with an amazing hottub. Rooms are warm and easy to access with staff constantly keeping the grounds tidy.

6. Wanaka TOP 10 Holiday Park

263 Studholme Road North, Wanaka 9305 New Zealand
Excellent
76%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 815 reviews

Wanaka TOP 10 Holiday Park

Cabins, Motels, Powered or Un-Powered campsites - we have accommodation for every budget. Studio, one and two bedroom self contained motel units with bathrooms. Spacious 3 bedroom holiday house. When you stay with us enjoy FREE unlimited wifi, showers,under-cover heated BBQ pavilion, communal kitchen and TV lounge. Car wash & vacuum. Spa & Sauna open daily in afternoon (extra fee). All camper sites are fully sealed. Winter warmers include log fire, underfloor heating, wax bench and drying room. Free info-booking desk. Playground for the smaller travellers. Views of Hawea ranges. Bike hire. Free DVD hire.

Clean, modern, family-friendly, great service

Reviewed By emmaryan57

Stayed in a one bedroom motel which was very clean, well insulated and refreshingly modern. Outside our room there was a massive fenced lawn area for the kids to run around in and chromecast was attached to the TV so you could play the kids' favorites whilst you cooked dinner. Service was fantastic! After a long drive we were greeted by a cheerful face who provided all the information we needed and they even offered to post a lost toy for free after we had left. Loved their dedication to recycling and compost. Just a short walk under some beautiful trees to the lakefront. We will be staying the next time we are back in Wanaka.

7. Picton Top 10 Holiday Park

78 Waikawa Road, Picton 7220 New Zealand
Excellent
66%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 828 reviews

Picton Top 10 Holiday Park

Peter and Mel offer you a warm welcome to Picton TOP 10 Holiday Park, gateway to the Marlborough Sounds. Located just ten minutes walk to the town centre and across the road from the freshly redeveloped Picton Marina, our park offers a range of accommodation for couples, families and groups, along with all the communal facilities you need for a fun, relaxing holiday.

So Good!

Reviewed By VivG684

From the initial phone call requesting permission to bring our dogs and then to check in Mel was exceptional, her friendly, kind and thoughtful attitude would be hard to beat, it was a pleasure interacting with her. Confirmation & info emails arrived promptly. The facilities were spotless could not fault. Thank you and well done Picton Top 10 we will be back if the opportunity arises.

8. Te Anau Top 10 Holiday Park

15 Luxmore Drive, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park 9600 New Zealand
Excellent
45%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 460 reviews

Te Anau Top 10 Holiday Park

With great proximity to town, we’re a great base for exploring Fiordland and Milford Sound. We have campervan and caravan sites, tent sites, deluxe cabins, ensuite units and studio motels. Enjoy the TV lounge with log fire and flat screen TV. Laundry facilities are available. An adventure playground is available for children. New shower and toilets with heating. Boat and car parking. Tramper storage. Free information and tour booking office. Winter rates apply. We look forward to seeing you at our Fiordland Holiday Park!

Nice holiday park

Reviewed By hannahy2422022

Good location close to te anau town and on the main road so a good stop off place or for a longer stay, clean and nice facilities, close to the main road so you may want to request a site further from the road if possible, good playground too would be good for families.

9. Amber Kiwi Holiday Park Christchurch

308 Blenheim Road Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041 New Zealand
Excellent
63%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 304 reviews

Amber Kiwi Holiday Park Christchurch

Amber Kiwi Holiday Park & Motels is centrally located between the Christchurch Airport & downtown Christchurch. As Christchurch’s closest Holiday Park to the CBD, we couldn’t be more convenient to commute to the city centre using the public bus from our front gate. Amber Park is situated 4km from Cathedral Square, set in 2.5 acres of attractive, landscaped grounds which offers a restful setting. Our friendly staff can help you with bookings for city tours, TranzAlpine, Casino courtesy coach and other local attractions. We are owner-operators and our customers are very important to us. We take personal responsibility to ensure that your stay with us is a happy one, and that you enjoy a warm and friendly atmosphere. Your hosts Braden and Sharon Lee.

Lovely grounds and accommodation

Reviewed By MrsBB14

We have styed here multiple times in teh last twenty five years, and always the same standard for everything, which is why we continue to stay here. Very handy for us to visit family and hospital visits.

10. Tasman Holiday Parks

128 Te Anau Terrace Fiordland, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park 9600 New Zealand
Excellent
66%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1000 reviews

Tasman Holiday Parks

Our Holiday Park and Apartments are the perfect base for you to explore Fiordland. With over 50 years of experience, we know all about Kiwi Hospitality- we live and breathe it every day. Making your stay amazing is what we are all geared up to do! You will love our clean and modern 5 star facilities, our Central Location only 2 minutes walk from town, just across the road from the Lakes edge and the beautiful established park setting that attracts our native birds. Our guests can enjoy on-site features such as free Wi-Fi, fresh-water hot tubs, sauna and on-site car parking.

Going to Milford Sounds

Reviewed By TFHM

The staff at this holiday park were amazing. They gave me the number of a local dog sitter for our Milford Sound Day. They also ensured that my Kpod could be parked near my family's unit. The facilities at this holiday park were outstanding with hygiene at the top. Also great longue, kitchen, laundry and bathrooms. Thank you for such a wonderful stay.

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